Why stop celebrating? For 250 years, Americans have fought to preserve our nation’s principles of freedom from tyranny, equality under the law, and self-governance. American veterans throughout history have fought valiantly for freedom. American citizens have stewarded the greatest country in the world for a quarter millennium. That is worth celebrating! It hasn’t been an […]

USA TODAY and Statista name the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) the #3 in their list “America’s Top Vocational Schools.” This year’s recognition is the second consecutive year AVTEC has made it on the list. Postsecondary institutions providing vocational training are ranked based on indicators such as graduation rate, graduate salary, years to pay off […]

By Jack Thompson In 1867, Secretary of State William Seward paid Russia $7.2 million for a frozen, seemingly worthless expanse that the press of the day mocked as “Seward’s Folly.” A century and a half later, the punchline has become prophecy. The territory Washington once shrugged off now sits at the hinge point of a […]

The displeasure and frustration from all parties on the latest version of HB 381 shows a negotiating strategy that ultimately failed.  Remove the political theatre and rhetoric, and what remains is an effort to secure public support for the bill while simultaneously attempting to divide those responsible for making the Alaska LNG Project a reality. All negotiation in good faith should now be highly suspect if the legislature is […]

The Alaska Democratic Party paid to mail flyers disparaging Senator Dan Sullivan, calling him “self-dealing, self-enriching, self-serving” and claiming he is so corrupt, “he even broke the law.” The flyer draws heavily on a report by Business Insider published in 2022 that revealed Sen. Sullivan had broken the federal STOCK Act of 2012. The violation […]

It is hardly a secret that money plays a role in shaping a public official’s loyalties, which makes Alaskans wary of candidates who rely on out-of-state funding. How are the gubernatorial candidates stacking up in terms of Alaskan vs. out-of-state patronage? This analysis reveals Shelley Hughes (Republican) ranks #1 for highest ratio of Alaskan dollars […]

Candidate for Alaska State Legislature Interview Series Michael Bowles, State House District 25 (Palmer) In this candidate interview, Michael Bowles introduces himself to Alaskans, shares his motivation for running, and shares his experience serving on the Mat-Su Borough Assembly. He also identifies his top three priorities: maintaining a true conservative approach to government by refusing […]

On Monday, July 27, and again on August 5, Lt. Governor Nancy Dahlstrom will be hosting hearings on the three ballot measures to appear before voters this year. Each public hearing will consist of a statement of support from proponents of the ballot measure and follow with a statement of opposition from a group opposing […]

The City and Borough of Sitka will introduce a proposed ordinance revising the regulation of commercial passenger transportation at the Assembly’s regular meeting on August 11, 2026. Ordinance No. 2026-20 would repeal the City’s existing “Taxicabs” chapter (Sitka General Code Chapter 6.30) and replace it with a new chapter titled “Commercial Passenger Vehicles.” This notice […]

Podcast Episode · The Must Read Alaska Show · July 22 · 33m - Steve Deace joins the Must Read Alaska podcast for a powerful conversation on faith, freedom, and the next generation—just days before his first-ever trip to Alaska.

We are building a case to stop the PFD steal. If you have been following the Great Debate series, you know that your right to the PFD is based on long-standing, continuous, reliable use. The Legislature thinks it can reappropriate your money. We disagree. Share your PFD testimony with us!